Classic Baby Names

Classic names have been in steady use for generations and never feel tied to one decade.

300 names

  1. LiamBoyresolute protector · Irish22,198
  2. NoahBoyrest; comfort · Hebrew20,876
  3. OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
  4. OliviaGirlolive tree · English14,734
  5. EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
  6. JamesBoysupplanter · Hebrew11,861
  7. AmeliaGirlwork · Germanic12,749
  8. CharlotteGirlfree man · French12,564
  9. SophiaGirlwisdom · Greek12,088
  10. TheodoreBoygift of God · Greek12,024
  11. HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
  12. WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
  13. MateoBoygift of God · Spanish11,308
  14. ElijahBoymy God is Yahweh · Hebrew11,197
  15. IsabellaGirlGod is my oath · Italian10,777
  16. LucasBoyfrom Lucania · Latin10,711
  17. BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
  18. LeviBoyjoined, attached · Hebrew9,580
  19. EvelynGirldesired; little bird · English9,122
  20. EzraBoyhelp · Hebrew9,172
  21. JohnBoyYahweh is gracious · Hebrew8,055
  22. MichaelBoywho is like God? · Hebrew8,204
  23. DanielBoyGod is my judge · Hebrew8,400
  24. AvaGirluncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown8,662
  25. SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
  26. JackBoyGod is gracious · English8,442
  27. SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
  28. EthanBoyfirm, enduring, strong · Hebrew8,179
  29. AsherBoyhappy, blessed · Hebrew8,194
  30. SofiaGirlwisdom · Greek8,099
  31. DavidBoybeloved · Hebrew7,324
  32. LucaBoyfrom Lucania · Italian8,021
  33. DylanBoyson of the sea · Welsh7,868
  34. LeoBoylion · Latin7,811
  35. JosephBoyhe will add · Hebrew7,223
  36. EliasBoymy God is Yahweh · Hebrew7,660
  37. AlexanderBoydefender of men · Greek7,527
  38. OwenBoywell-born; young warrior · Welsh7,595
  39. CamilaGirlyoung ceremonial attendant · Latin7,618
  40. JulianBoyyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin7,386
  41. SantiagoBoySaint James · Spanish7,407
  42. MatthewBoygift of Yahweh · Hebrew7,086
  43. ElizabethGirlmy God is an oath · Hebrew6,883
  44. EleanorGirlmeaning uncertain · French7,137
  45. LukeBoyfrom Lucania · Greek7,046
  46. ThomasBoytwin · Aramaic6,581
  47. VioletGirlviolet flower · English6,977
  48. AuroraGirldawn · Latin6,924
  49. WyattBoybrave in war · English6,779
  50. JacobBoyholder of the heel; supplanter · Hebrew6,505
  51. MilesBoysoldier or merciful · Germanic6,632
  52. AnthonyBoyof the Antonius family · Latin6,326
  53. IsaacBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew6,504
  54. HazelGirlhazel tree · English6,446
  55. GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
  56. ElianaGirlmy God has answered · Hebrew6,423
  57. ChloeGirlyoung green shoot · Greek6,385
  58. EllieGirlshort form of names ending in -el or -ella · English6,311
  59. NoraGirlhonor · Latin6,128
  60. EmilyGirlrival · Latin5,965
  61. LilyGirllily flower · English6,093
  62. GiannaGirlGod is gracious · Italian6,104
  63. CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
  64. CalebBoydog · Hebrew5,775
  65. ZoeGirllife · Greek5,744
  66. PenelopeGirlweaver; duck · Greek5,747
  67. EllaGirlall, completely · Germanic5,685
  68. AbigailGirlmy father is joy · Hebrew5,499
  69. RomanBoyRoman, from Rome · Latin5,500
  70. CameronBoycrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic5,445
  71. JoshuaBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,252
  72. JosiahBoyYahweh supports · Hebrew5,466
  73. MilaGirlgracious or dear · Slavic5,472
  74. ChristopherBoybearer of Christ · Greek5,054
  75. LucyGirllight · Latin5,396
  76. EzekielBoyGod strengthens · Hebrew5,390
  77. IslaGirlisland · Scottish5,367
  78. IvyGirlivy plant · English5,347
  79. BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
  80. LaylaGirlnight · Arabic5,312
  81. IsaiahBoyYahweh is salvation · Hebrew5,262
  82. ThiagoBoysupplanter · Spanish5,295
  83. WesleyBoywestern meadow · Old English5,231
  84. NathanBoyhe has given · Hebrew5,018
  85. GraceGirlgrace; favor · Latin5,009
  86. AndrewBoymanly, brave · Greek4,781
  87. BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
  88. RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
  89. AdrianBoyfrom Hadria · Latin4,675
  90. LincolnBoylake colony · English4,644
  91. EmiliaGirlrival · Latin4,641
  92. NaomiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew4,605
  93. IanBoyGod is gracious · Scottish Gaelic4,555
  94. ElenaGirlbright, shining light · Greek4,567
  95. ValentinaGirlstrong, healthy · Latin4,438
  96. VictoriaGirlvictory · Latin4,276
  97. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  98. AaronBoyuncertain; possibly exalted · Hebrew4,232
  99. StellaGirlstar · Latin4,264
  100. AxelBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian4,253
  101. MicahBoywho is like God? · Hebrew4,229
  102. DelilahGirldelicate · Hebrew4,240
  103. CharlieBoyfree man · English4,193
  104. JonathanBoygift of God · Hebrew4,018
  105. AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166
  106. TheoBoygod · Greek4,141
  107. HannahGirlgrace; favor · Hebrew4,054
  108. SilasBoyof the forest · Latin4,124
  109. EverettBoybrave boar · English4,014
  110. LeahGirlweary; uncertain · Hebrew3,969
  111. LillianGirllily · English3,882
  112. LeonardoBoybrave lion · Italian3,951
  113. JoseBoyGod will add · Spanish3,774
  114. JosephineGirlhe will add · Hebrew3,746
  115. JeremiahBoyYahweh exalts · Hebrew3,708
  116. AdelineGirlnoble · Germanic3,723
  117. LukaBoyfrom Lucania · Latin3,714
  118. AliceGirlnoble type · Germanic3,526
  119. AmirBoycommander, prince · Arabic3,631
  120. AdamBoyman; earth · Hebrew3,505

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).